What happened on Thursday June 30, 1983?

Here's what happened on June 30, 1983:

• Orly Airport Terrorist Attack A terrorist attack at Orly Airport in Paris resulted in 8 fatalities and 55 injuries, highlighting the ongoing security challenges and political tensions of the early 1980s.
• Nintendo Famicom Launch Nintendo launched the Family Computer (Famicom) in Japan, a groundbreaking gaming console that would later revolutionize the global video game industry and become a cultural phenomenon.
• Franklin Dam Construction Blocked The High Court of Australia made a landmark environmental decision by blocking the construction of the Franklin Dam in Tasmania, a pivotal moment in Australian environmental conservation history.
• Nuclear Power Plant Radiation Leak A technical failure at the Philippsburg Nuclear Power Plant in Germany resulted in the unintended release of Iodine-131, raising significant concerns about nuclear safety and potential environmental contamination.
• Nuclear Power Plant Incident in Argentina The Embalse nuclear power plant in Argentina experienced a total loss of coolant, classified as a Level 4 'Accident With Local Consequences' on the International Nuclear Event Scale, highlighting potential risks in nuclear energy infrastructure.
• Fatal North Korean Jet Crash A North Korean Ilyushin Il-62M jet crashed into the Fouta Djall Mountains in Guinea-Bissau, resulting in the tragic loss of all 23 people on board, underscoring the risks of international air travel in the early 1980s.
• Cheryl Tweedy Birth Cheryl Tweedy, future member of the popular British girl group Girls Aloud, was born, who would later become a significant figure in UK pop culture and entertainment.
• Patrick Wolf Birth Patrick Wolf, an innovative English musician and singer-songwriter known for his eclectic musical style, was born.

Events in 1983

June 30, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 30, 1983

Newspapers from Jun. 30, 1983

June 30, 1983 was a Thursday and it was the 181st day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 30, 1983 can also be written as 6/30/1983 in the US and as 30/6/1983 in UK and Europe.

June 30, 1983 in June 1983 calendar

Famous people born on June 30, 1983:

• Cheryl Cole

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• Ilya Yashin

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• Angela Sarafyan
• Ebru Polat
• Cheryl

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on June 30th

Famous people died on June 30, 1983:

• Cesare Amè
• Herbert Baker

Famous people who died in 1983

Famous people who died on June 30th

June 30, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 30, 1983 was Flashdance...What A Feeling by Irene Cara, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

1. Irene Cara - Flashdance...What A Feeling
2. Eddy Grant - Electric Avenue
3. The Police - Every Breath You Take
4. Culture Club - Time (Clock Of The Heart)
5. Sergio Mendes - Never Gonna Let You Go

June 30, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 30, 1983 was Baby Jane by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

1. Rod Stewart - Baby Jane
2. Paul Young - Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)
3. Freeez - IOU
4. Irene Cara - Flashdance... What A Feeling
5. Mike Oldfield - Moonlight Shadow

June 30, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 30, 1983 was Juicy Fruit by Mtume, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

1. Mtume - Juicy Fruit
2. Irene Cara - Flashdance...What A Feeling
3. George Benson - Inside Love (so Personal)
4. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Save The Overtime (For Me)
5. Debarge - All This Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 30th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 30, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 30, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 30, 1983 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 30, 1983 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on June 30, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 11:38 pm and setting at 11:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 25, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Jul 24, 1983.

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Someone born on June 30, 1983 is:

41 years 10 months old,

or 502 months and 14 days old,

or 2184 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15294 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 30, 1983?

There are 47 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 30, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on June 30, 1983.

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